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Platemaking

Series 4416 · Printing Family

Total Employees

17

Average Salary

$114,057

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Data as of December 2025

Sources: OPM FedScope (December 2025 Employment, FY2020–2025 Separations & Accessions) | USASpending.gov (FY2025 Budget Authority).